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Los Angeles fire evacuees told no return for at least a week
Tens of thousands of people ordered to flee their homes as wildfires tore through Los Angeles were told Thursday they would not be allowed back for at least a week, with fears over electrocution, landslides and exposure to toxic materials.
Brazil's Bolsonaro denied passport for Trump inauguration
Brazil's top court on Thursday refused to return the passport of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro so that he could attend the inauguration of US president Donald Trump.
S.Africa rescuers say clearance of clandestine miners now over
Rescuers retrieving illegal miners from a disused South African gold shaft said on Thursday a final sweep appeared to show nobody was left underground, after 78 bodies and more than 200 miners were lifted out this week.
'Heinous crimes' in Gaza conflict must be punished, regardless of truce: HRW
Human Rights Watch on Thursday called for punishment for the "heinous crimes" committed "on and since October 7, 2023," in Israel and Gaza, after the announcement of a fragile ceasefire deal in the conflict.
Hundreds of homes evacuated as Patagonia fires grow in Argentina
Forest fires fueled by a heat wave scorched a picturesque corner of Argentina's Patagonia region Thursday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of homes.
UK plans local inquiries into sexual grooming gangs
The UK government on Thursday announced a "rapid" national review of the extent of sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs and several new local inquiries into cases of abuse.
Nintendo hopes to reprise blockbuster Switch with 2025 successor
Nintendo is betting on the 2025 release of a bigger, better version of its blockbuster Switch console to keep up the success of the third best-selling games machine of all time.
Venezuela releases detained free-speech advocate
The head of a leading Venezuelan human rights group was released from detention Thursday, his NGO said, after nine days in custody following a crackdown on critics of President Nicolas Maduro.
Chinese apps including TikTok hit by privacy complaints in Europe
Online privacy campaigners said Thursday they had filed complaints in several European countries against six Chinese companies including TikTok, accusing them of "unlawfully" sending Europeans' personal data to China.
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai grilled over US, Taiwan ties
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and American establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces.
Travel agencies say North Korea reopens border city to tourism
Tour operators said Thursday that North Korea had reopened a border city to foreign tourists, five years after Pyongyang sealed its frontiers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nintendo rumour mill in overdrive over new Switch
Speculation over Nintendo's new console, a successor to the wildly popular Switch, reached a fever pitch Thursday with specialist media predicting an imminent announcement from the Japanese gaming giant.
Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case
US officials late Wednesday announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.
The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Engages OTC PR Group, Inc. to Lead Investor Relations and Amplify Market Presence
PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), a pioneer in urban solar energy innovation, is thrilled to announce the engagement of OTC PR Group, Inc., a premier investor relations and public relations firm, as its official communications partner. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for The Now Corporation as it seeks to elevate its brand, attract broader investor interest, and fortify its reputation as a leader in sustainability and energy transformation.
McGregor accused of sexual assault in civil suit
Former UFC star Conor McGregor has been accused of a sexual assault at an NBA game in a civil lawsuit filed against the Irishman in a U.S. court.
US Supreme Court weighs Texas age-check for porn sites
The US Supreme Court grappled with a challenge on Wednesday to a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify visitors' ages, part of a growing effort to limit access by minors to online sexual content.
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to drop
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waited nervously on Wednesday for dangerous winds to drop and give a much-needed break to weary firefighters still struggling to snuff out deadly blazes.
UK government bans 'zombie drug' xylazine
The UK government on Wednesday banned the flesh-rotting so-called zombie drug xylazine as it tries to tackle deaths from narcotics and crack down on criminal gangs.
Nigeria atheist defiant after leaving jail in high-profile blasphemy case
Despite four years in prison for blasphemy, Mubarak Bala defends his atheist beliefs but says he keeps a low profile now in the face of threats in his mostly conservative Muslim region of Nigeria.
Ghana to probe former president's huge cathedral project
Ghana's newly elected President John Mahama has announced plans to investigate his predecessor's contested $400 million National Cathedral project, a stalled religious landmark that for critics become a symbol of fiscal irresponsibility.
Thai PM says nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra almost fell victim to a phone scam using AI to impersonate a foreign leader's voice, she said Wednesday.
Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous gusts forecast
Powerful winds forecast for Wednesday threatened to whip up massive fires still burning around Los Angeles, possibly worsening an inferno that has killed at least 25 people.
Holy dips at India's giant Hindu festival come with challenge
For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.
Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption
Thousands of islanders are set to be evacuated after a volcano erupted in eastern Indonesia, spewing a towering column of smoke and ash into the atmosphere, officials said Wednesday.
Cocaine use nearly doubles in France: study
Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled, with 1.1 million people having taken the illicit drug at least once in 2023, according to a study published on Wednesday.
The journalists behind Sarkozy's Libya corruption woes
Every day at the Paris court trying ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged corruption with Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi, the journalists who helped uncover the extraordinary allegations are following proceedings.
Vigilante fire clean-up launched by local Los Angeles contractor
The deadly Palisades fire is still raging in Los Angeles, but Chuck Hart and his construction crew are already several days into their self-appointed mission to clean up and rebuild their shattered community.
Japan's tourism boom prices out business travellers
After travelling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima's IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom makes regular rooms too pricey for business trips.
What is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?
Above the roaring fires devastating parts of Los Angeles is an incongruous sight: air tankers dropping gallons of bright red and Barbie-pink slurry over forest, homes, cars, and anything else that might lie in the blazes' path.
South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, after hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence to end a weeks-long standoff.
Federal probe begins into deadly Los Angeles fires
A huge federal probe was under way Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.